The pending prosecution has unduly restricted Mayor Adams’ ability to devote full attention and resources to the illegal immigration and violent crime that escalated under the policies of the prior Administration.
Bove explained the rationale for dismissing the case against Adams.
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What is set forth here is my conclusion that this case, as a matter of prosecutorial discretion, should not proceed because it reflects, at minimum, appearances of impropriety that give cause for concern about abuse of the criminal justice…
I concluded that dismissal is necessary because of appearances of impropriety and risks of interference with the 2025 elections in New York City.
the reason we need to dismiss this case, as Kara said, is so that Mayor Adams can continue to support our immigration agenda.
Your resignation is accepted. You lost sight of the oath that you took when you started the Department of Justice.